Connecting to an External Server
Instructions to access an external server via Mac:
Ensure that you are either connected to the on-campus MUSC Wifi network OR that you are connected to the MUSC VPN.
Further instructions for connecting via the MUSC VPN here.
Open a Finder window.
In the top left toolbar, click âGoâ, select âConnect to Serverâ at the bottom of the list.
In the top search bar, enter the server address.
(You can also click the plus (+) button in the bottom left corner of the connection box in order to add this address to your list for easier access next time.)
Click âConnectâ and enter your netID and password when prompted.
You can elect to have the connection tool remember your net ID for easier access next time.
Instructions to access an external server via Windows:
Ensure that you are either connected to the on-campus MUSC Wifi network OR that you are connected to the MUSC VPN.
Further instructions for connecting via the MUSC VPN here.
On the sidebar, navigate to âNetworkâ, right click, and select âMap network driveâŚâ
In the folder search bar, enter the server address.
Click the checkbox âReconnect at sign-inâ for easier access next time.
Click the checkbox âConnect using different credentialsâ
In the credentials window, click âMore choicesâ and select âUse a different accountâ.
Enter âclinlan[your netID]â and your netID password and click âConnectâ.
If you have any connection issues, check the following:
Your VPN connection (if applicable) â ensure that you are connected to the VPN.
The address of the server â make sure that the address is entered correctly and that there are no spaces or extraneous characters.
Your internet connection â ensure that you are connected to the internet.
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